flambeau
Americannoun
plural
flambeaux, flambeaus-
a flaming torch.
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a torch for use at night in illuminations, processions, etc.
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a large, decorated candlestick.
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an ornament having the form of a flaming torch.
noun
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a burning torch, as used in night processions
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a large ornamental candlestick
Etymology
Origin of flambeau
1625–35; < French: torch, derivative of Old French flambe flame
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday night, authorities lit flambeaus to keep wild animals away, an official involved in the operation told the Hindustan Times newspaper.
From BBC
He and friends played hide-and-seek in nearby brush but never saw the flambeau lit.
From Seattle Times
The flambeaux around the edge were bright and red in the dark.
From Literature
Often, when the Queen was entertaining distinguished company under the flambeaux of the Great Hall, Lancelot had found him sitting by himself in a small room, mending stockings.
From Literature
High and low the serfs looked out, red the flambeaus tossed about,— Toll slowly.
From Project Gutenberg
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